USPS Squadron Officers Calendar - 2008

1. USPS Squadron Officers Calendar - 2008 Provided by: The Leadership Development Committee Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

2. Instructions for use of this calendar: To add your District and Squadron Events: • Use the Normal View using View drop down. • Click on Text Box Icon on the tools bar. • Point at the day on the calendar where you want to add event. • Left Click to insert Text Box. • Change text size to 8 or 10 point. • Type in the event. • Adjust text box to position event where you want it. • Click outside the calendar to finish. • Rename and save revised calendar. NOTE: HQAB dues notice mailed on the first day of each month. Check web site monthly for non renewals that should be notified. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

3. JANUARY 2008 New Years Reminders: CDR – Monitor Spring Boating Classes and internal classes CDR – Have Editor save 25 – 50 copies of Squadron publication for Parade of Publications at the next annual meeting CDR – Make certain your NOMCOM has submitted form ED-80 to DEO for approval of SEO and Assist. SEO prior to elections. CDR – Schedule Operations Training and Leadership Development Programs during the year. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

4. FEBRUARY 2008 Reminders: All – Attend USPS Annual Meeting All – Plan attendance and participation at Spring Conference CDR – Begin preparations and PR for Summer Boating Classes CDR – Have RulesCom review AM/GB minutes for needed bylaws changes S/Tr – Notify HQ of dues for the period of 1 June 2007 through 31 May on form provided. SAO – Conduct Leadership Development Program for new Bridge and others. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

5. MARCH 2008 Reminders: All – Attend Spring Conference All – Encourage your bridge and other members to attend spring conference SAO – Conduct Operations Training Program for new Bridge and others. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

6. APRIL 2008 Events: 14 – Operating Committee, USPS Headquarters 30 - Dues notices for the period of 1 June 2008 – 31 March 2009 will be mailed from HQ Reminders: CDR – Begin preparations for Cooperative Charting program and National Safe Boating Week S/Tr - Review Operations Manual for information regarding compliance with IRS rules pertaining to Form 990. CDR – Ensure Operations Training and Leadership Development Programs are scheduled for the year. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

7. MAY 2008 Events: 20 - 26 – Safe Boating Week Reminders: CDR – Verify smooth new member processing for those invited from Spring Boating Classes SEO – Verify all ED-27’s for Spring Boating Classes have been filed on-line. S/SEC – Have historian file annual squadron history with HQ and District historian. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

8. JUNE 2008 Reminders: CDR – Have PRO start publicity efforts for Fall boating classes CDR – Watch dues processing, begin contacting non-renewals by 1 June CDR – Check on arrangements for handling new member prospects from summer boating classes SEO – Schedule fall Boating classes and secure facilities SEO – Submit ED-27 forms immediately following summer Boating classes S/Tr – Mail final dues notices to delinquent members on 1 June. Give list to CDR. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

9. JULY 2008 Reminders: CDR – Monitor and participate in member reinstatement efforts SEO – Order material for fall classes SEO – Send nomination for Charles F. Chapman for Excellence in Teaching so that it reaches DEO prior to 15 July SAO – Conduct Operations Training Program for new members. All - Make reservations for the Governing Board Meeting. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

10. AUGUST 2008 Reminders: CDR – Check with SEO that all materials for fall classes are on hand CDR – Check on arrangements for teaching aids exhibit at fall conference CDR – Continue to promote fall Boating Classes CDR – See that members are informed of fall AG, elective course and seminar offerings CDR – If not all ready started, begin work on merit mark recommendations CDR – If unable to attend GB, give “Designation of Alternate Voter” form to other squadron member or D/C Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

11. SEPTEMBER 2008 Reminders: CDR – Check progress of Fall Boating Classes S/Sec – Verify Squadron membership records against headquarters records. Notify Headquarters of any discrepancies. SAO – Conduct Leadership Development Program. All – Plan to attend Fall Conference All – Report Governing Board actions of interest to all. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

12. OCTOBER 2008 Reminders: CDR - Encourage your bridge and other members to attend Fall Conference CDR – Merit Mark recommendations must be submitted to area monitor by 15 November All – Attend Fall Conference Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

13. NOVEMBER 2008 Reminders: CDR - Ensure Merit Marks are mailed prior to 15 Nov S/Tr – Arrange for audit of books prior to Squadron annual meeting. CDR – Check that PR materials for Spring Boating classes are on order SEO – Order materials for Spring Boating, Advanced Grades and elective courses SAO – Deadline for submitting requests for Certificate for OTP and LDP is November 30. All – Make reservations for 2009 USPS Annual Meeting Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

14. DECEMBER 2008 Form HQ800 . . . http://www.usps.org/national/eddept/b/hq800.htm Form ED-27 . . . . http://www.usps.org/national/eddept/b/hq800.htm Reminders: CDR - Give HQ 117 to each delegate attending annual meeting CDR – Be certain squadron dues for the period 1 June 2009 – 31 March 2010 have been determined before the holidays. This information is due at headquarters by 28 Feb 2009. SEO – Be certain ED-27s for Fall Classes have been submitted Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

15. JANUARY 2009 New Years Reminders: CDR – Monitor Spring Boating Classes and internal classes CDR – Have Editor save 25 – 50 copies of Squadron publication for Parade of Publications at the next annual meeting CDR – Make certain your NOMCOM has submitted form ED-80 to DEO for approval of SEO and Assist. SEO prior to elections. CDR – Schedule Operations Training and Leadership Development Programs during the year. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

16. FEBRUARY 2009 Reminders: All – Attend USPS Annual Meeting All – Plan attendance and participation at Spring Conference CDR – Begin preparations and PR for Summer Boating Classes CDR – Have RulesCom review AM/GB minutes for bylaws changes SAO – Conduct Leadership Development Program for new Bridge and others. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS

17. MARCH 2009 Reminders: All – Attend Spring Conference All – Encourage your bridge and other members to attend spring conference SAO – Conduct Operations Training Program for new Bridge and others. Stf/Cdr R. P. Davis, AP AS&PS & NVSPS